OBITUARY Jason Lee Bays of Union, MO departed this life in Bridgeton, MO on Friday, August 11, 2023, having reached the age of forty-eight years and nine months. Jason was born in Potosi, MO on November 11, 1974, son of Gary Lee Bays and ruby Ellen Bays nee Gibson. As a young man he was united in marriage and blessed to have one daughter. Jason in survived by his parents, Ruby Bird of Union, MO and Gary Bays of Union, MO; by his daughter, Celeste Bays and boyfriend, Nick Beck, of Union, MO; by his grandmother, Jean Bird of Lonedell, MO; by his aunts, Rose Duncan and husband, Lloyd, of Union, MO and Carol Lewis of St. Clair, MO; by two uncles, Tommy Gibson and wife, Joyce, of Potosi, MO and Tim Bird and wife, Lynn, of Lonedell, MO; by one niece, Olivia Bays; by one nephew, Bryan Bays; by cousins and many friends. Jason was preceded in death by his step-father, Cameron Bird; by his brother, Jared Bays; by four grandparents, Mary Gibson, Charles Gibson, Jack Bays and Marguerite Bays; and by one uncle, Brian Bays. Jason was a Christian, being raised in the Catholic faith and believing in the Lord as his Savior. During his working career he was employed as a forklift driver for Magnet Group, a promotional material company in Washington, MO for fifteen years. Jason loved to go fishing. He was especially fond of his pet dogs, Charlotte and Ruthie, his pet possum and his pet pig, Pig Wig. What meant most to him was time spent with his family. His daughter was his pride and joy. The many precious memories created with his family will forever be cherished by them all. A kind and loving son, grandson, father, nephew, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Kirk Emory officiating. Interment will be in Midlawn Memorial Gardens in Union, MO.